Price for fuel response support
MBIE publishes the previous week’s average board price for regular 91 petrol on Wednesday afternoons. This is the price government uses to inform the continuation of temporary fuel response support.
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Energy markets regulatory system
This page describes the energy markets regulatory system and its objectives. It also lists the main statutes and changes to regulation either planned or in progress.
Fuel stocks update
MBIE regularly publishes the latest information on fuel stocks and shipping.
Review of Electricity Market Performance and release of the Government's Energy Package
MBIE is proactively releasing documents provided to the Minister for Energy and Minister for Resources relating to the independent review of the electricity market performance and release of the Government's Energy Package.
Gas market transparency
As New Zealand’s domestic gas supply declines, it has never been more important to have quality, timely and easily accessible information on gas supply and demand.
December 2025 summary
Energy efficiency and renewable energy programmes
We’re responsible for advising the Government on energy efficiency and renewable energy policy for New Zealand. The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) is responsible for implementing programmes to improve the energy efficiency and increase the use of renewable energy by New Zealand homes and business.
Energy markets regulatory system’s fitness for purpose assessment
Learn more about the fitness-for-purpose assessment and ratings.
Changes announced to Fuel Response Plan
There are sufficient levels of fuel in New Zealand, and on the way. However, it is important we plan and prepare for the unlikely event of a prolonged global fuel shortage.
Government agrees to regulate smart electric vehicle chargers
New requirements for electric vehicle (EV) chargers supplied in New Zealand will help increase the uptake of smart EV charging across the country and reduce pressure on the electricity grid.